Head Retail

As the Head of Retail for the fastest-growing Indian footwear brand, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the brand's retail strategy. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing a comprehensive retail strategy focusing on brand expansion and visibility. You will lead the expansion of retail stores, manage Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBO), Multi-Brand Outlets (MBO), and Franchise Owned Franchise Operated (FOFO) models, and identify new markets for store expansion across cities. Your role will also involve conducting market research to identify prime locations for new stores, evaluating real estate options, and finalizing property acquisitions. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient retail operations, monitor and optimize retail performance to meet sales targets and KPIs, and oversee the budget for retail expansion and store operations. Additionally, you will lead and mentor a high-performing team of retail managers and store staff, ensuring they provide exceptional customer service and drive sales. You will conduct regular market research to understand industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences, using insights to refine retail strategies and maintain the company's competitive edge. Collaboration with marketing, product, and supply chain teams will be essential to ensure seamless integration between retail and other business functions. You will also oversee compliance with local regulations, laws, and health/safety standards, as well as legal documentation related to leases, franchise agreements, and store openings. Your focus will be on elevating the brand's positioning within retail spaces, delivering a unique and memorable customer experience, and ensuring that retail outlets align with the company's sustainability and eco-friendly values. To succeed in this role, you should have at least 10 years of experience in retail management, with a strong focus on store expansion and franchise management in the footwear industry, along with a proven track record of developing and managing retail expansion strategies and optimizing store performance. You must possess a deep understanding of retail dynamics in India, strong financial acumen, exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, and the ability to drive innovation while maintaining brand integrity and customer loyalty.,